| The Shire of Mundaring prides itself on being a leader in the provision of quality children services. As these are offered with a regional focus, the Administration Centre for Children Services is situated in Midvale, which lies within the boundaries of the neighbouring City of Swan.
The programs operated by the Shire of Mundaring are supported by the Commonwealth Government and aim to provide quality care to children while their parents are working, studying or requiring respite. Midvale Early Childhood and Parenting Centre
The Midvale Early Childhood and Parenting Centre is a community based centre offering a long day care program for children between the ages of birth and five years. Housed in a well-equipped, purpose-built facility the Centre offers full time/part time care and a Kindergarten program for four year olds.
Qualified and committed staff provide educationally based developmental programs designed according to individual needs and interests. A parenting focus is also offered to families with information sessions based on preparing children for school, learning for life and emotional intelligence and linking parents into local parent support groups. Midvale Early Childhood and Parenting Centre also provides Playgroups during school term.
22-26 Hooley Road, Midvale
T: 08 9274 4499
F: 08 9274 7002
7.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
mecpc@mundaring.wa.gov.au
PO Box 1010
MIDLAND DC WA 6936
Eastern Region Family Day Care Scheme
Family Day Care Schemes provide small group care for children up to the age of 13 and a half years in a carer's own home. This type of care encourages a family environment while delivering developmental programs by State licensed carers.
Carers cater for the flexible working hours of parents who may be shift workers or who may require evening or weekend care. Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care for school age children is also available.
Carers are recruited and trained throughout the local governments of Mundaring, Swan, Kalamunda, Belmont and Bassendean.Carers are supported and supervised by professional staff employed by the Shire of Mundaring. Play sessions are offered three times a week within the Scheme's Playgroup facility at Midvale.
If you are looking for care or wish to become a Family Day Care operator, please contact us.
33 Wellaton St (Corner Hooley Road), Midvale
T: 08 9274 6222
F: 08 9274 7002
childrensservices@mundaring.wa.gov.au
PO Box 1010
MIDLAND DC WA 6936
The Midvale Early Childhood and Parenting Centre and the Eastern Region Family Day Care Scheme's carers are licensed to operate within the Community Services Act 1972 and the Community Services (Child Care) Regulations 1988. Officers from the State Government's Child Care Services Board regularly visit all licensed services.
The Commonwealth Government's Child Care Benefit is available to eligible families through these services and every effort is made to keep fees at affordable levels. |